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let's see, i believe if you get president obama, speaker boehner and majority leader reed in a deal, they can cut a deal to be good for the country to move us forward. the question is would we reward principle compromise like in the '90s. i don't know. >> that brings us back to the original question are you aiming for a primary or a general election? because it seem that is and i think governor romney is to some degree exhibit a of that. you have to play both sides and sometimes -- i think for latinos on it, they talked about the wall and the deportation. those things are hard to take back and that was reflected in the numbers we saw for latino voters. >> i said earlier tonight, much, much earlier. >> that was yesterday. >> i thought governor romney had lost the latino vote in the republican primary. that far ago and he never quite made it up. you know what the tragic part of it is? i think if mitt romney would have been elected, he would have been working to finding a solution. he didn't need to go there. didn't he need to see those things on the dream act? >> maybe the answer is ye
let's see, i believe if you get president obama, speaker boehner and majority leader reed in a deal, they can cut a deal to be good for the country to move us forward. the question is would we reward principle compromise like in the '90s. i don't know. >> that brings us back to the original question are you aiming for a primary or a general election? because it seem that is and i think governor romney is to some degree exhibit a of that. you have to play both sides and sometimes -- i...
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president obama and speaker boehner meet. >>> show of force. the u.s. says it will send missiles and troops, but not to the rebels. >>> tough call for susan rice. president obama's u.n. ambassador said she took herself out of running to be the next secretary of state. welcome back to "early start." i'm john berman. >> i'm christine romans in for zoraida sambolin. a lot going on. >>> leon panetta signed an order sending two patriot missile batteries to turkey to assist that nation in protecting itself from military action by syria. in addition, 400 u.s. troops will be deployed to operate the missile batteries. turkey borders syria. thousands of refugees have fled to turkey for safety. al qaeda remains the most significant threat facing america today erin burnett sat down with the defense seblcreta in kandahar. >> you can reach a point where you so significantly weaken al qaeda that, you know, although there may still be a few people around, they won't be able to conduct the operations that they have conducted in the past and they certainly won't be able
president obama and speaker boehner meet. >>> show of force. the u.s. says it will send missiles and troops, but not to the rebels. >>> tough call for susan rice. president obama's u.n. ambassador said she took herself out of running to be the next secretary of state. welcome back to "early start." i'm john berman. >> i'm christine romans in for zoraida sambolin. a lot going on. >>> leon panetta signed an order sending two patriot missile batteries to...
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. >>> president obama and speaker boehner digging in their heels with a dozen days to go before we go over the fiscal cliff. >>> another day of painful goodbyes in newtown, connecticut. for the fourth straight day funerals of children gone far too soon. >>> among our guests this morning, we'll be talking to senator richard blumenthal, senator johnny isaacson, congressman peter king. it's thursday, december 20th, and "starting point" begins right now. >>> good morning, welcome, everybody. the first significant winter storm of the season is our starting point this morning. it threatens to derail some holiday travel plans for maybe millions of americans along with the snow. there's also a threat of tornados in the south. the governor of wisconsin has declared a state of emergency even before the storm hits. six states across the midwest are under blizzard warnings. the system stretches all the way from the great lakes to colorado. the rocky mountain state already taking a big beating. 156-mile stretch of interstate 70 had to be shut down yesterday because of the snow. it reopened late la
. >>> president obama and speaker boehner digging in their heels with a dozen days to go before we go over the fiscal cliff. >>> another day of painful goodbyes in newtown, connecticut. for the fourth straight day funerals of children gone far too soon. >>> among our guests this morning, we'll be talking to senator richard blumenthal, senator johnny isaacson, congressman peter king. it's thursday, december 20th, and "starting point" begins right now....
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>> well, that's -- what speaker gingrich said is true, but it's not the whole truth. we had one year when virtually nothing got done. i was a stickler for passing my budgets on time. but, in 2005, we didn't. and i had to veto what they did. and they had to do what they did because that's what they promised the voters they would do in the '94 elections. then the citizens decided they agreed with me more than them. they don't want the government shut down or take a radical departure, just bring the deficit down. so after the two governments shut down in late '95 and early '96, then we began the compromise talks everyone talks about. there's been no forcing event so far. it's what the election is. mark my words, if president obama wins this election, i think he will, i really do believe he'll win, there will be a lame duck session of congress. they will either pass multiyear budget then or agree to conditions to keep the government going while they work on the budget in the next couple months after the election. you will see a much higher level of cooperation because the
>> well, that's -- what speaker gingrich said is true, but it's not the whole truth. we had one year when virtually nothing got done. i was a stickler for passing my budgets on time. but, in 2005, we didn't. and i had to veto what they did. and they had to do what they did because that's what they promised the voters they would do in the '94 elections. then the citizens decided they agreed with me more than them. they don't want the government shut down or take a radical departure, just...
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obama care has had in their lives. that young woman who came out and talked about her child having those open heart surgeries really tugged on my heart string. i'm a father of three young kids. my wife jeanne and i, if that happened in our house, i didn't know that existed. and to hear her tell it so beautifully and see the positive impact of the legislation that uncle teddy worked on, it was a great night. >> i thought it was a terrific endorsement. the videos were superb for teddy kennedy but also for jimmy carter. you know, who is a maligned figure in many ways. i admit, i found him a great character. if i look anything as good as he does at 87, i will be very, very happy. what did you think tonight in totality? more importantly, you have heard a big piece this week about president clinton and obama's relationship. and tomorrow night we will have the big speech from president clinton. what are your thoughts? >> first, on kennedy, it's interesting how much the end of his life was wrapped up in the most important mome
obama care has had in their lives. that young woman who came out and talked about her child having those open heart surgeries really tugged on my heart string. i'm a father of three young kids. my wife jeanne and i, if that happened in our house, i didn't know that existed. and to hear her tell it so beautifully and see the positive impact of the legislation that uncle teddy worked on, it was a great night. >> i thought it was a terrific endorsement. the videos were superb for teddy...
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now, house speaker john boehner is putting all the blame on president obama. he's upset that the white house quickly rejected boehner's plan. >> there are a lot of things that are possible to put the revenue that the president seeks on the table. none of it is going to be possible. the president insists on his position. insists on my way or the highway. >> president obama is asking congress for more than $60 billion for states affected by superstorm sandy. officials from states hardest hit say the money is just a start. with the fiscal cliff looming the staff is sure to face some resistance on capitol hill. >>> he spoke at this year's democratic national convention as an independent, but now former republican florida governor charlie crist is a proud democrat. crist posted a twitter photo friday showing his registration papers tweeting that he's proud and honored to join the party in the home of president obama. crist ran for the u.s. senate as an independent in 2010, but was defeated by marco rubio. some are speculating this move is in preparation for another
now, house speaker john boehner is putting all the blame on president obama. he's upset that the white house quickly rejected boehner's plan. >> there are a lot of things that are possible to put the revenue that the president seeks on the table. none of it is going to be possible. the president insists on his position. insists on my way or the highway. >> president obama is asking congress for more than $60 billion for states affected by superstorm sandy. officials from states...
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i got the sense, all the speakers talking about the impact that obama care has had in their lives. a child having open heart surgery really tugged on my heart strings. my wife and i, if that ever happened in our house, i didn't know that exited. and to hear her tell it so beautifully and see the positive impact of the legislation that uncle teddy worked on,it was a great night. >> i thought it was a terrific endorsement. the videos were superb for kennedy and jimmy carter. i admit, i found him a great character. if i look anything as great as he does at 87, i will be very, very happy. more importantly, you have heard a big piece this week about president clinton and obama's relationship. and tomorrow night we will have the big speech from president clinton. >> on kennedy, it's interesting how much the end of his life was wrapped up in the most important moment of obama's life. kennedy gave obama a very important endorsement in the primaries. frankly i'm not so sure obama would have pursued held care without the push from ted kennedy early on in the administration. on clinton tomorr
i got the sense, all the speakers talking about the impact that obama care has had in their lives. a child having open heart surgery really tugged on my heart strings. my wife and i, if that ever happened in our house, i didn't know that exited. and to hear her tell it so beautifully and see the positive impact of the legislation that uncle teddy worked on,it was a great night. >> i thought it was a terrific endorsement. the videos were superb for kennedy and jimmy carter. i admit, i...
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president obama is going to speak. we might have some other speakers. anybody you know? time to give our unsolicited advice for the final time. start again with van jones. van, take it away. >> my advice is to president obama. i think that in this speech he has a chance to deal with a credibility issue. most of the time he's getting beat up because people don't believe he's credible. i think one way you gain credibility is you take responsibility for the mistakes you've made. if you don't do that, then people don't believe you on the next step. romney did not take responsibility for his own party's obstructionism or role dysfunction in d.c. i think he lost credibility. bill clinton didn't take responsibility for his own role in deregulation. i think if obama steps forward and takes some responsibility and explains what he has done and was wrong, i think he buys credibility to keep the country with him for another four years. >> what's an example of something you think he should -- >> you're asking me. i would say the way he handled wall street. i think a lot of people fe
president obama is going to speak. we might have some other speakers. anybody you know? time to give our unsolicited advice for the final time. start again with van jones. van, take it away. >> my advice is to president obama. i think that in this speech he has a chance to deal with a credibility issue. most of the time he's getting beat up because people don't believe he's credible. i think one way you gain credibility is you take responsibility for the mistakes you've made. if you don't...
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in fact, president obama, house speaker john boehner literally thousands of miles away from each other. speaker boehner back home in ohio. president obama and family are in his native hawaii for a short holiday break. he return to walk after christmas. >>> in egypt the vice president is stepping down. this man announced political life does not agree with him and he'll go back to being a judge. e t e-of-the egyptian people are voting on the newest constitution. protests erupt the last month when the new president gave himself near absolute power. >>> those of your headlines at this hour. i'm don lemon, keeping you informed. cnn, the most trusted name in news. >>> it was one of the most important diplomatic missions in history. also one of the most clandestine and risky. four decades ago, henry kissinger, then president nixon's national security advise secretly flew to china, beginning a string of meetings that would eventually open that isolated eastern nation to the western world. that opening checked soviet expansionism and in a sense was the beginning of the end of the cold war. >> t
in fact, president obama, house speaker john boehner literally thousands of miles away from each other. speaker boehner back home in ohio. president obama and family are in his native hawaii for a short holiday break. he return to walk after christmas. >>> in egypt the vice president is stepping down. this man announced political life does not agree with him and he'll go back to being a judge. e t e-of-the egyptian people are voting on the newest constitution. protests erupt the last...
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this is where we need not just president obama, but speaker boehner to lead. they need to stand up and present the plan to the congress for a vote. now i don't happen to agree with my wife and congressman cole. i think we need to continue to look at ways to cut spending. and if people can answer this question for me, do you think the federal government has done a good job of spending your money? if the answer is yes, you would be willing to give more of your money to the federal government. but i think most people, to this point, don't think that the federal government has done a good job of spending their money. and that is a crucial question people have got to ask. no one in washington or around the country should be surprised at where we are today. it is time -- look, there's no new proposal that's going to be put on the table between now and christmas or now and the end of the year. all of the proposals are out there. we know where everybody is on the issue. now is the time for the president and speaker boehner to lead. that is what we need in this country
this is where we need not just president obama, but speaker boehner to lead. they need to stand up and present the plan to the congress for a vote. now i don't happen to agree with my wife and congressman cole. i think we need to continue to look at ways to cut spending. and if people can answer this question for me, do you think the federal government has done a good job of spending your money? if the answer is yes, you would be willing to give more of your money to the federal government. but...
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>> that's -- what speaker gingrich said is true but it's not the whole truth. that is, we had one year when virtually nothing got done. i was a real stickler for passing all my budgets on time, and -- but in 2005 we didn't, and i had to veto what they did, and they had to do what they did because that's what they promised the voters they'd do in the '94 elections, and then the citizens decided they agreed with me more than them, they didn't want the government shut down, they just wanted to keep bringing the deficit down. so after the two government shutdowns in late '95 and early '96, then we began this compromise process everybody talks about. there has been no such action forcing event so far. that's what the election is. mark my words, if president obama wins this election, and i think he will, i really do believe he'll win, there will be a lame duck session of congress, they will avoid the fiscal cliff, they will either pass a multi-year budget then or agree to conditions to keep the government going while they work on the budget in the next couple of mont
>> that's -- what speaker gingrich said is true but it's not the whole truth. that is, we had one year when virtually nothing got done. i was a real stickler for passing all my budgets on time, and -- but in 2005 we didn't, and i had to veto what they did, and they had to do what they did because that's what they promised the voters they'd do in the '94 elections, and then the citizens decided they agreed with me more than them, they didn't want the government shut down, they just wanted...
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. >>> also ahead on "starting point," president obama and speaker boehner talk on the phone about the fiscal cliff. but will they be meeting face to face and will they get anything done before it's too late? up next, oregon senator jeff merkley. he's a member of the budget committee. >>> and kobe bryant joins an elite club with basketball greats like michael jordan and kareem abdul-jabbar. his impressive feat, we'll tell you all about it. >> the greatest player in the history of the los angeles lakers. wow! that's a savings of over 29 bucks! twenty-nine bucks!!?? and they're powered by friendship. see for yourself if you could save on the brands you want. walmart. starts with ground beef, unions, and peppers baked in a ketchup glaze with savory gravy and mashed russet potatoes. what makes stouffer's meatloaf best of all? that moment you enjoy it at home. stouffer's. let's fix dinner. we believe the more you know, the better you trade. so we have ongoing webinars and interactive learning, plus, in-branch seminars at over 500 locations, where our dedicated support teams help you know mo
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>>> out front next today, president obama and speaker of the house john boehner both hint that a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff is on the way. possibly in time for santa. i asked republican john cornyn whether he thinks that is a reality. >>> and governor romney sits down with the president since the election, actually since the debates. does this do either of them any good? rick santorum is out front. and julian assange is out front to answer critics and our questions tonight. let's go "out front." >>> good evening, everyone. i'm erin burnett, outfront tonight, an early christmas miracle. or at least the glimmer of one today. barack obama bringing glad tidings of great joy to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> i will go anywhere and do anything it takes to get this done. it's too important for washington to screw this up. >> and john boehner, not to be outdone, put a little early present under the tree too. >> i'm optimistic that we can continue to work together to avert this crisis and sooner rather than later. >> these are pretty glum faces to deliver those presents. no smile from either o
>>> out front next today, president obama and speaker of the house john boehner both hint that a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff is on the way. possibly in time for santa. i asked republican john cornyn whether he thinks that is a reality. >>> and governor romney sits down with the president since the election, actually since the debates. does this do either of them any good? rick santorum is out front. and julian assange is out front to answer critics and our questions...
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they all talked about hard work, and michelle obama did, and julio castro did, and a number of the speakers and there were a number of re, maable speeches given and even the republicans who are very partisan admit that. but the bottom line at the end of the day is though when they talk about how you get to where you need to go, the american dream, and there still is a very stark difference of philosophy, if you are really digging down, and you don't have to dig that deep between what you heard from tampa last week, and the democrats talking about investing, investing, investing, and the republicans talking more about letting it happen without the government. >> and what did you think as a republican, because we watched this speech together last night and you weren't too critical? >> well, i have met michelle obama and i can tell you that the white house may not have changed barack obama, but it has changed michelle. she is a political pro. she is terrific in the delivery, and she knew exactly what to do and she did it. ann romney knew what she had to do and did it. both spouses in this case
they all talked about hard work, and michelle obama did, and julio castro did, and a number of the speakers and there were a number of re, maable speeches given and even the republicans who are very partisan admit that. but the bottom line at the end of the day is though when they talk about how you get to where you need to go, the american dream, and there still is a very stark difference of philosophy, if you are really digging down, and you don't have to dig that deep between what you heard...
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finally, president obama goes behind closed doors with house speaker john boehner. they're trying to hash out a deal before we go over the fiscal cliff. can they come to an agreement? >>> those australian deejays who pranked the hospital where du h duchess katherine was staying apparently speaking out after the nurse tried to commit suicide after she took the call. >>> and tuition based on your major. one state is considering doing just that, but is it fair. >>> a navy s.e.a.l. dies while helping rescue an american doctor held hostage by kidnappers. details on this gripping rescue straight ahead. >>> and california congresswoman judy chu will join us. congress people connie mack and mary mack, politics to the macks, get it? and adam lambert. all starting right now. you can come in, john. you just have to dance in. we've got the music going. our panelists this morning, congressman joseph crowley is with us. he's a democrat from the great state of new york. margaret hoover is with us, cnn political contributor. ron brownstein is the editorial director of "the national
finally, president obama goes behind closed doors with house speaker john boehner. they're trying to hash out a deal before we go over the fiscal cliff. can they come to an agreement? >>> those australian deejays who pranked the hospital where du h duchess katherine was staying apparently speaking out after the nurse tried to commit suicide after she took the call. >>> and tuition based on your major. one state is considering doing just that, but is it fair. >>> a...
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barack obama is a great speaker. but in a far different way than bill clinton. he was going to give his speech in that big football arena which is perfect for barack obama. now he's moved indoors where he's not quite as effective. because bill clinton showed so much charisma last night, is it possible that barack obama can make people kind of forget last night happened? >> you know, it's going to be a tough speech for him to give. in a way, it's like michelle obama and ann romney. michelle obama had a tougher job because she was telling us about somebody we already know and know well. there was a lot of paint on that canvas already. ann romney was telling us about someone that we didn't know well. so she had a fresh canvas to work with. tonight, we know barack obama. we know he gives great speeches. that's not what we need from him tonight. if he just does the same thing he always does, people stay where they already are. what does he have to do? this speech will actually be judged on substance. he has to say, look,
barack obama is a great speaker. but in a far different way than bill clinton. he was going to give his speech in that big football arena which is perfect for barack obama. now he's moved indoors where he's not quite as effective. because bill clinton showed so much charisma last night, is it possible that barack obama can make people kind of forget last night happened? >> you know, it's going to be a tough speech for him to give. in a way, it's like michelle obama and ann romney....
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the relationship between president obama and house speaker john boehner can sometimes seem tense and awkward, so snl decided to try and explain it. >> in order to get the support of the speaker, i agreed there would be no tax increases, i repeat, zero tax increases. why would i do that? i mean i won the election. i had the leverage, why give in? well, simply put, i felt sorry for this man. early this week, i found my way into the congressional cafeteria, and what do i see? john boehner, sitting by himself. all alone. not a single member of his party willing to share his company. he didn't even have any milk to drink because, well, tell them why, john? >> they had taken my milk and thrown it in the garbage. >> these are supposed to be his friends and colleges. tell them what your so called friends did to your office desk? >> it was a rubber snake. >> a rubber snake. and did it scare you? >> it did. >> i was so heart broken to hear this, i said look, how about this, john. if you agree to a 1% raise on the top two americans, just two people, i will dissolve social security -- dissolve i
the relationship between president obama and house speaker john boehner can sometimes seem tense and awkward, so snl decided to try and explain it. >> in order to get the support of the speaker, i agreed there would be no tax increases, i repeat, zero tax increases. why would i do that? i mean i won the election. i had the leverage, why give in? well, simply put, i felt sorry for this man. early this week, i found my way into the congressional cafeteria, and what do i see? john boehner,...
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listen to this. >> president obama's a very -- he's a very gifted speaker. the man's been on the national stage for many years. he's an experienced debater. he's done these kinds of debates before. this is mitt's first time on this kind of a stage. >> what i love about this particular stage of proceedings, for the first debate, is the way you're both prepared to tell such ghastly lies about each other. paul ryan finally saying all the things about what a great speaker president obama is, how hopeless mitt romney is. the pair of you are playing the same game, lower expectations so far, they just have to breathe to be victorious. >> i think that there's no question that the expectation game is real. everyone plays it. having been involved in a number of presidential debates in the past, there's a certain give and take running up to it. i wouldn't be surprised tomorrow or wednesday, somebody makes a crazy charge or someone in a campaign will do something to try to refocus the run-up to the debate. but i think the fact is the american people see through that. th
listen to this. >> president obama's a very -- he's a very gifted speaker. the man's been on the national stage for many years. he's an experienced debater. he's done these kinds of debates before. this is mitt's first time on this kind of a stage. >> what i love about this particular stage of proceedings, for the first debate, is the way you're both prepared to tell such ghastly lies about each other. paul ryan finally saying all the things about what a great speaker president...
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i think most of the heavy lifting of that will be done from the speakers leading up to president obama. that's obvious in the booking of people like lily ledbetter, speakers from planned parenthood. i think there will be one division saved for president obama and that will be the division of class. about nine months ago i'd say he gave a speech in kansas where he talked about the middle class and he posited the status of the middle class against those of the very wealthy. i think those are themes we'll probably hear from him again. i said nine months ago, so that's not going to be a new message, and i'll say quickly what i think he should do would be to say something along the lines of what you suggest you shouldn't, this are you better than you were four years ago. i think he should say i inherited a very, very difficult situation. it's on the right track. i've turned it around slightly. i think you can try to make that very difficult message similar to what rahm emanuel started to say in theclips you played. >> lz, what do you think the president should say? >> it was really funny li
i think most of the heavy lifting of that will be done from the speakers leading up to president obama. that's obvious in the booking of people like lily ledbetter, speakers from planned parenthood. i think there will be one division saved for president obama and that will be the division of class. about nine months ago i'd say he gave a speech in kansas where he talked about the middle class and he posited the status of the middle class against those of the very wealthy. i think those are...
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you make your case there passionately for president obama. you also understand it's tough re-election climate for any president, democrat or republican in this economy. because of your history with speaker gingrich, what goes through for mind when you think about the possibility which is more real today than it was a week or month ago that he would be the republican nominee and that you could come back here next january or next february with a president gingrich? >> let me just say this. that will never happen. >> why? >> he's not going to be president of the united states. that's not going to happen. let me just make my prediction and stand by it. it isn't going to happen. >> why are you so sure? >> there's something i know. the republicans if they choose to nominate him, that's their prerogative. i don't think that's going to happen. >> leader pelosi's passion there. coming up more of mire interview with newt gingrich and we'll revisit this. >>> i am tired of the elite media protecting barack obama by attacking republicans. [ cheers and app
you make your case there passionately for president obama. you also understand it's tough re-election climate for any president, democrat or republican in this economy. because of your history with speaker gingrich, what goes through for mind when you think about the possibility which is more real today than it was a week or month ago that he would be the republican nominee and that you could come back here next january or next february with a president gingrich? >> let me just say this....
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. >> house speaker boehner saying that is president obama and the democrats to save you for being higher taxes. this fiscal cliff thing, the problem with the republicans, larry, is that they have been boxed in by the democrats into a difficult position where the polls confirm that the public in america believe that the reason that president obama is going to win the debate is because, come the fiscal cliff moment, that if he goes over, that they are going to save the backsides of the wealthy 2% of americans. i probably shouldn't but i do. >> speaking as a reagan conservative, i must say i rather agree with you. probably shouldn't. but i do. i think divided government is very difficult. and there's some principles that speaker boehner is fighting for, with which i actually agree. but i think politically, the risk here for the gop, is they've become the party of rich people. and they give up the middle-class to the democrats. and i think you saw some of that in the presidential election. i don't think that's their intent. i think their tax reform intent is quite sound. but the way this is
. >> house speaker boehner saying that is president obama and the democrats to save you for being higher taxes. this fiscal cliff thing, the problem with the republicans, larry, is that they have been boxed in by the democrats into a difficult position where the polls confirm that the public in america believe that the reason that president obama is going to win the debate is because, come the fiscal cliff moment, that if he goes over, that they are going to save the backsides of the...
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he kind of outshined obama that is typically the best speaker ever. if you listen to close it his hour long speech. tiny white change in the
he kind of outshined obama that is typically the best speaker ever. if you listen to close it his hour long speech. tiny white change in the
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and president obama sort of scoffs at speaker boehner. i think it's sort of a bromance gone bad and they sort of both feel frustrated they could have had this legacy making deal. >> james, it is interesting to see the style of president obama. we sort of saw it in this documentary. do you think if he is re-elected that there will be much more change? there will be more back slapping? there would be more kind of outreach? >> i don't know. a guy you sort of -- i think the outreach -- he'll talk to people or something like that. as you saw him at 6:30, he like, he likes to go be with his family. now maybe his daughters, they pointed out in the piece, or the documentary i guess you'd call it, will be older. but he may engage in some of that. but by and large, he's a guy that's not a kind of back slapping kind of politician. he's very engaged. he worked hard. he knows that's not his thing. and usually a person of that age, seldom changes as they get older. >> well, it's interesting, because you hear president obama say if he's re-elected there
and president obama sort of scoffs at speaker boehner. i think it's sort of a bromance gone bad and they sort of both feel frustrated they could have had this legacy making deal. >> james, it is interesting to see the style of president obama. we sort of saw it in this documentary. do you think if he is re-elected that there will be much more change? there will be more back slapping? there would be more kind of outreach? >> i don't know. a guy you sort of -- i think the outreach --...
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first, i think i am a person who could most likely beat obama in debate. second, i actually have ideas and solutions big enough for a country this side. third, i have actually done it. it is not a theory. you're not sending an amateur to washington to learn to do it, i have done it. >> those that say you are temperamental, you will blow up, and that's the problem, your family interviewed this week show you have calmed down. you are a calmer newt gingrich. >> that's true. >> being a grandfather they say has mellowed you. >> being married to callista has been an extraordinary mellowing and relaxing experience, plus i think at 68 as a grandfather, you just have a different natural sense of time and sense of pacing. >> take another break. come back, talk about three of your favorite subjects. god, america, and callista. i think i'm right. >> got them right. >> good start. so, this is delicious okay... is this where we're at now, we just eat whatever tastes good? like these sweet honey clusters... actually there's a half a day's worth of fiber in every ... why
first, i think i am a person who could most likely beat obama in debate. second, i actually have ideas and solutions big enough for a country this side. third, i have actually done it. it is not a theory. you're not sending an amateur to washington to learn to do it, i have done it. >> those that say you are temperamental, you will blow up, and that's the problem, your family interviewed this week show you have calmed down. you are a calmer newt gingrich. >> that's true. >>...
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castro and the first lady michelle obama are going to set the tone for the convention. democrats are going to highlight the president's accomplishments, making the case for giving him another four years in office. so what do they actually need to say? i want to bring in cnn contributor democratic strategist donna brazile. nice to see you, donna. i know you're tweeting already. you have a special pass on the floor, is that right? >> yeah. i'm an officer of the convent n convention. you know the other pass i was given the first day i arrived. you know what it says? i'm a volunteer, a volunteer for the democratic party. i'm honored to be here. this is my eighth democratic convention. i've been to three republican convention. at this convention i get to cast my vote for barack obama as the next president of the united states of america. >> i know you're very excited. i want to talk about two people. obviously we're talking about san antonio's mayor. we'll get to that. let's talk about michelle obama. we were here four years ago. the country was getting a chance to know her,
castro and the first lady michelle obama are going to set the tone for the convention. democrats are going to highlight the president's accomplishments, making the case for giving him another four years in office. so what do they actually need to say? i want to bring in cnn contributor democratic strategist donna brazile. nice to see you, donna. i know you're tweeting already. you have a special pass on the floor, is that right? >> yeah. i'm an officer of the convent n convention. you...
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speaker, this ad says under obama's plan, you wouldn't have to work. they just send you your welfare check. now, according to the fact checks, it's not true. they said, there's no plausible scenario under which this new policy constitutes any kind of serious attack on welfare reform. are they all wrong? >> well, robert rector of the heritage foundation who was the original developer of welfare reform worked with governor reagan and then president reagan. he was the first person toe come out aggressively and say, look, this one in the end got welfare reform. and his reasoning is pretty straight forward. this is why, by the way, the law itself does fot permit waivers. the president actually could t waive section 407. so he fudged and found a way to get around it, which i suspected will turn out to be illegal. the governor of virginia has come out and said that he thinks this is clearly gutting welfare reform. the two governors that the obama administration is hiding behind, the governor of utah and the governor of nevada have both come out and said this
speaker, this ad says under obama's plan, you wouldn't have to work. they just send you your welfare check. now, according to the fact checks, it's not true. they said, there's no plausible scenario under which this new policy constitutes any kind of serious attack on welfare reform. are they all wrong? >> well, robert rector of the heritage foundation who was the original developer of welfare reform worked with governor reagan and then president reagan. he was the first person toe come...
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i got the sense, all the speakers talking about the impact that obama care has had in their lives. a child having open heart surgery really tugged on my heart strings. my wife and i, if that ever happened in our house, i didn't know that exited. and to hear her tell it so beautifully and see the positive impact of the legislation that uncle teddy worked on,it was a great night. >> i thought it was a terrific endorsement. the videos were superb for kennedy and jimmy carter. i admit, i found him a great character. if i look anything as great as he does at 87, i will be very, very happy. more importantly, you have heard a big piece this week about president clinton and obama's relationship. and tomorrow night we will have the big speech from president clinton. >> on kennedy, it's interesting how much the end of his life was wrapped up in the most important moment of obama's life. kennedy gave obama a very important endorsement in the primaries. frankly i'm not so sure obama would have pursued held care without the push from ted kennedy early on in the administration. on clinton tomorr
i got the sense, all the speakers talking about the impact that obama care has had in their lives. a child having open heart surgery really tugged on my heart strings. my wife and i, if that ever happened in our house, i didn't know that exited. and to hear her tell it so beautifully and see the positive impact of the legislation that uncle teddy worked on,it was a great night. >> i thought it was a terrific endorsement. the videos were superb for kennedy and jimmy carter. i admit, i...
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he is the nomination speaker, and so, but he brings so much to the plate. number oner he is the most popular living ex-president right now and what does that include? swing voters and moderates and all of people upon whom the election may ride, and he is also extremely popular with the democratic base. clinton is kind of the good old days and that kind of remainind of him saying remember when i was president and things are great? well, that is the path that the president is on, and that is sort of the, he provides this backup for president obama as he nominates him. and it is clearly an emotional highlight for democrats who have always thought that president clinton was great. so he feels so many roles here reaching out to both the base and of course the swing voters. >> and we are looking forward to the interview on the show today with ann romney. she has helped to soften the image of her husband. >> yes, so did the republican national convention and i spoke to her shortly the day after he gave the nomination acceptance speech, and she was pretty clear tha
he is the nomination speaker, and so, but he brings so much to the plate. number oner he is the most popular living ex-president right now and what does that include? swing voters and moderates and all of people upon whom the election may ride, and he is also extremely popular with the democratic base. clinton is kind of the good old days and that kind of remainind of him saying remember when i was president and things are great? well, that is the path that the president is on, and that is sort...
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office will say is that the attorney general, the justice department and obama administration don't understand that now that the speaker is on board, he is not going to let go, and he wants to move forward unless they get all the documents. >> dana bash, thanks. >>> shifting to the big trial in pennsylvania. the 18-year-old that triggered the trial against jerry sandusky wept on the stand. the prosecution identifies him as victim one. he just graduated high school last weekend. reporters in the courtroom say he stopped and stared at the former penn state football coach while testifying about an alleged sex act. sarah, i want to read part of his testimony. a lot of it was graphic. let's read this part, while he was recalling an alleged sex act. i just kind of blacked out and didn't want it to happen. i froze. you were in the courtroom today, sarah. what was it like when victim number one cried on the stand? >> reporter: he was very emotional. i saw many of the jurors with their hands up to their faces, turned in their chairs, staring intently at him, captivated and engaged by his tes
office will say is that the attorney general, the justice department and obama administration don't understand that now that the speaker is on board, he is not going to let go, and he wants to move forward unless they get all the documents. >> dana bash, thanks. >>> shifting to the big trial in pennsylvania. the 18-year-old that triggered the trial against jerry sandusky wept on the stand. the prosecution identifies him as victim one. he just graduated high school last weekend....
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how can you top michelle obama? >> believe it or not, when we were first married, our combined monthly student loan bill was actually higher than our mortgage. yeah. we were so young, so in love, and so in debt. and that's why barack has fought so hard to increase student aid and keep interest rates down. because he wants every young person to fulfill their promise and be able to attend college without a mountain of debt. so in the end, for barack, these issues aren't political. they're personal. because barack knows what it means when a family struggles. he knows what it means to want something more for your kids and grandkids. barack knows the american dream because he's lived it. and he wants everyone in this country, everyone, to have the same opportunity. he reminds me that we are playing a long game here. and that change is hard. and change is slow. and it never happens all at once. but eventually, we get there. we always do. we get there because of folks like my dad. folks like barack's grandmother. men and w
how can you top michelle obama? >> believe it or not, when we were first married, our combined monthly student loan bill was actually higher than our mortgage. yeah. we were so young, so in love, and so in debt. and that's why barack has fought so hard to increase student aid and keep interest rates down. because he wants every young person to fulfill their promise and be able to attend college without a mountain of debt. so in the end, for barack, these issues aren't political. they're...
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we had 11 million new jobs when i was speaker. so i think i have three abilities that none of my competitors have. first, i think i'm the person who could most likely beat obama in debate. second, i actually have ideas and solutions big enough for a country this size. and third, i've actually done it. it's not a theory. you are not sending an amateur to washington to learn how to do it. i've actually done it. >> and to those who say, you are temperamental and you blow up and that's the problem, your family, who i interviewed only this week, assured me that you've calmed down. you are a calmer newt gingrich. >> i think that's true. >> being a grandfather, they say, has mellowed you. >> i think being married to calista has been an extraordinary mellowing and relaxing experience. plus, i think at 68 as a grandfather, you just have a different natural sense of time and sense of pacing. >> take another break, and when we come back, we'll talk about three of your favorite subjects. god, america, and calista. i think i'm right on that. >
we had 11 million new jobs when i was speaker. so i think i have three abilities that none of my competitors have. first, i think i'm the person who could most likely beat obama in debate. second, i actually have ideas and solutions big enough for a country this size. and third, i've actually done it. it's not a theory. you are not sending an amateur to washington to learn how to do it. i've actually done it. >> and to those who say, you are temperamental and you blow up and that's the...
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and president obama did what he had to do. i think the speakers were better. joe biden's spoech was good. they may get more of a bounce. >> we're talking two or three polling points, and it evaporates the next week. you're saying democrats put on a better show. >> right. >> there's no obligation for them to see one side or another put out the political show. a lot of people saying, you're reporter, you're more sympathetic than democrats. >> they're so close now. by the time the republican one ended, democrats were saying what awful -- how awful mitt romney was. so in the eyes of the pth when you hear that, it will kill the bounce. then the jobs number came out. the timing of these things and the fact that nthey're in late august with storms, there are things that complicate any kind of bounds from these thing. also, i mean, i don't think they changed any minds. >> that's my first to know. trying to shrink the core of voters. i think you have to talk about the most republican event was talking about the empty chair. they loved it. >> i think it's something. i t
and president obama did what he had to do. i think the speakers were better. joe biden's spoech was good. they may get more of a bounce. >> we're talking two or three polling points, and it evaporates the next week. you're saying democrats put on a better show. >> right. >> there's no obligation for them to see one side or another put out the political show. a lot of people saying, you're reporter, you're more sympathetic than democrats. >> they're so close now. by the...
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obama care, call it elvis presley carry. where do you get your health care? is it free? there'll be hair and blood and eyeballs all over the flo
obama care, call it elvis presley carry. where do you get your health care? is it free? there'll be hair and blood and eyeballs all over the flo
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did with someone like newt gingrich is the speaker john boehner have gone out of they ware to be as disruptive and unhelpful as they can. that's one of the reasons why the average voter is sick and tired of all of their rhetoric about this. they think washington should bang their heads togethe and go back to what was probably the last great relationship between republican and democrat senior leaders. bill clinton and newt gingrich. i have spoken to newt gingrich about this several times. they used to get in a room and they would throw everybody out and have just the two of them with two chairs and thrash out a compromise. that's what's got to happen. he's got to sit down with john boehner and clear the air and say the good of the country has got to come before our problems. >> it seems like they were close to doing that when it came to that debt ceiling . sdp perhaps there will be a compromise. we'll look for you up late tonight in the post-game at midnight. thank you, sir. enjoy the grill. >> my pleasure. >> just to remind all of you primetime coverage officially kicks off here ton
did with someone like newt gingrich is the speaker john boehner have gone out of they ware to be as disruptive and unhelpful as they can. that's one of the reasons why the average voter is sick and tired of all of their rhetoric about this. they think washington should bang their heads togethe and go back to what was probably the last great relationship between republican and democrat senior leaders. bill clinton and newt gingrich. i have spoken to newt gingrich about this several times. they...
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cooperation. >> the man who led the opposition during clinton's presidency, former house speaker newt gingrich is next. with alzheimer's, not a day goes by that you don't have them. questions about treatment where to go for extra help, how to live better with the disease. so many questions, where do you start? alzheimers.gov. the answers start here. >>> i am joined by former house speaker and former republican presidential candidate newt gingrich. mr. speaker, good to see you. >> good to be with you. >> coming out of the conventions, the democrats were basically, we're all in this together but mitt romney's philosophy is you'r on your own. and the republican convention basically was the president thinks government is the answer to everything. who was more effective? >> i think in the long run the romney convention was more effective. you had this a little bit with jerry brown this morning. if you ask the american people do you want a bigger economy with more jobs but a smaller government with fewer services, or do you want a bigger government with more services, but a smaller economy
cooperation. >> the man who led the opposition during clinton's presidency, former house speaker newt gingrich is next. with alzheimer's, not a day goes by that you don't have them. questions about treatment where to go for extra help, how to live better with the disease. so many questions, where do you start? alzheimers.gov. the answers start here. >>> i am joined by former house speaker and former republican presidential candidate newt gingrich. mr. speaker, good to see you....
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over half of americans, 54% support president obama and his handling of the fiscal cliff situations, that's compared to what, 28% of american who is approve of house speaker john boehner and the job that he's doing. you know, senate majority leader, harry reid has got an approval rating just a little bit above that, 34% for his role in the fiscal cliff negotiations. >> let's move on to other polling information. which i agree is prety long-term. locking out to 2016 now, what is the potential impact on all of this say on who could replace the current president of the united states. what are we seeing? >> well you know, that's right. the future is very fascinating. we took a look in a poll that we released today, the cnn/orc poll that looked at republicans and democrats. we asked senators from both parties, who they support. let's take a look at the parties. here's the lineup, for the democrats it's secretary of state hillary clinton. she's far and away ahead of the pack with what, 85% of those who said they would support her. she's got a 20-point lead over the next front-runners, whic
over half of americans, 54% support president obama and his handling of the fiscal cliff situations, that's compared to what, 28% of american who is approve of house speaker john boehner and the job that he's doing. you know, senate majority leader, harry reid has got an approval rating just a little bit above that, 34% for his role in the fiscal cliff negotiations. >> let's move on to other polling information. which i agree is prety long-term. locking out to 2016 now, what is the...